Update on Sexual Abuse Allegations in Scouting IrelandChildren’s Minister, Katherine Zappone, stated yesterday that there have been an additional 80 people who have contacted the Scouts helpline within the last week. The Minister also added that she will get a...

Update on Sexual Abuse Allegations in Scouting Ireland The current review of abuse Allegations within the organisation Scouting Ireland has revealed abuse of at least 108 victims of sexual abuse in a period from the 1960’s to the 1980’s involving many...

Primary school children victims of sexual abuse could seek redress from the State A motion put forward by Fianna Fáil to ensure all survivors of child sex abuse in primary school can seek redress from the State is being opposed by the Government has been opposed by...

FORMER SURGEON MICHAEL SHINE SENTENCED TO 20 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR INDECENT ASSAULT OF TEENAGE BOYS Michael Shine, a retired surgeon, 85, has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for indecently assaulting two teenage boys who were his patients in the mid-1970s. Michael...

Abuse of Power- Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Sexual harassment is defined as “any form of unwanted verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature which has the purpose or effect of violating a person’s dignity and creating an intimidating, hostile,...

An investigation is under way into an alleged assault that took place in the Lucan area last Thursday 24th November. This has been confirmed by Gardai. It has been reported that eight pupils have been suspended following an alleged incident at King’s Hospital School...